Abstract
This subject examines different models of Christian and psychological counselling for pastoral work in the Australian context. Pastoral counselling situations and cases requiring counselling skills are examined, and gender, multi-cultural and indigenous perspectives, and spiritual practices in pastoral counselling are considered. Professional and ethical issues such as transference, countertransference, referral … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
An introduction to pastoral counsellingThe pastoral counsellor as a personPsychological and counselling theories and therapiesDevelopmental issues in pastoral counsellingTowards a pastoral counselling modelIntroduction to ethics in pastoral counsellingProfessional issues in pastoral counselling (incl values, boundaries and dual relationships, transference and countertransference, and referrals)Cultural and gender issues, incl working with indigenous … For more content click the Read More button below.
Assessment items
1. Topic reflections
2. Participation in Intensive and Discussion
3. Essay
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to outline and critically discuss relevant psychological counselling models
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be able to outline and critically discuss relevant Christian counselling models
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be able to demonstrate a foundational knowledge of professional issues arising in pastoral counselling situations (incl values, boundaries, dual relationships, transference, countertransference, and referrals)
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be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role of personal awareness in the personal development of the pastoral counsellor
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be able to demonstrate an understanding of ethical issues arising in pastoral counselling situations and their critical application to pastoral counselling professional practice
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be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of gender, multi-cultural and indigenous perspectives and their critical application to pastoral counselling practice
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be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role of professional supervision for pastoral counsellors
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be able to demonstrate an understanding of the spiritual practices relevant for pastoral counselling situations
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be able to demonstrate research, writing and communication skills
Enrolment restrictions
Restricted to students presently enrolled in the Graduate Diploma of Pastoral Counselling, Master of Pastoral Counselling, Master of Pastoral Counselling (Clinical) and Master of Ministry.